The Wallflowers are hitting the road in a big way to mark a major milestone: the 30th anniversary of their breakout 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse. The Jakob Dylan-led band has announced the Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour, a nationwide (and international) run in 2026 where they’ll perform the classic LP in its entirety for the first time ever. Adding to the excitement, they’ll also play Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ Long After Dark (1982) front-to-back as a special tribute.
This double-album live experience promises to be a nostalgic dream for fans of ’90s alt-rock and heartland rock legends alike. Bringing Down the Horse remains one of the era’s defining records, selling over four million copies and spawning massive hits like “One Headlight“ (a multi-week No. 1 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks), “6th Avenue Heartache,” “The Difference,” and “Three Marlenas.” It earned two Grammy Awards and solidified The Wallflowers as a powerhouse in alternative rock.
Jakob Dylan shared insight into the special concept: “We decided to play what seems to be our fans’ favorite Wallflowers album, and for us, we wanted to play one of our favorite Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers records, Long After Dark.” The tour celebrates both the album’s legacy and the band’s deep admiration for Petty’s songcraft.
2026 Tour Highlights and Dates
The extensive tour kicks off on April 17, 2026, in Portland, OR, at Revolution Hall and spans North America through the summer and fall, with additional European/UK dates later in the year (wrapping around November). Recent additions have expanded the run into the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond, including festival appearances like Stagecoach 2026 in Indio, CA.
Some confirmed early dates include:
- April 17, 2026 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
- April 18, 2026 – Edmonds, WA @ Edmonds Center for the Arts
- April 19, 2026 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
- April 21, 2026 – Napa, CA @ Uptown Theatre
- April 23, 2026 – Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
- June 5, 2026 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
- July 30, 2026 – Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
- July 31, 2026 – Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall (or similar venue additions)
- September 1, 2026 – Springfield, MO @ Gillioz Theatre (example of added stops)
- And many more across cities like Chicago, Dallas, Toronto, Memphis, Milwaukee, and international spots in London, Paris, and Dublin.
The North American leg currently runs through early September, with European dates following (e.g., November 20 in London at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, November 22 in Dublin). Check the official Wallflowers website or ticketing partners for the full, updated schedule, as more dates have been added recently.
Ticket Information
Tickets for many shows went on sale in mid-March 2026, with artist presales starting as early as March 17, followed by public onsales around March 20. Availability varies by venue—some dates are through Ticketmaster, Live Nation, or local promoters.
For the best selection of seats, including affordable options, floor tickets, VIP packages, or last-minute deals, fans in the Raleigh area (or nationwide) can visit trusted secondary marketplaces like CapitalCityTickets.com. They often offer discounted tickets with promo codes, no-fee options on select inventory, and a 100% guarantee on all purchases—perfect for catching The Wallflowers in a nearby city or during the extended run.
This tour is a rare chance to hear Bringing Down the Horse played live in sequence, paired with Petty’s underrated gem Long After Dark (featuring tracks like “You Got Lucky” and the title cut). Don’t miss out on reliving these timeless albums on stage—grab your tickets soon before popular dates sell out!
For the latest updates, full setlist expectations, and more, head to the official site or follow @wallflowersband. Rock on!